James vs Jamir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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Jamir

Boy #547 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic African-American South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#547
Total SSA Count
541
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jay, Mir

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jamir Rank #547

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #547 for Jamir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Jamir ___

  • Jamir Alexander
  • Jamir Rashid
  • Jamir Thomas
  • Jamir Cole
  • Jamir Omar
  • Jamir Lewis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jamir

Amira Malik Zara Tariq Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jamir more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jamir at #547 in the United States.

What do James and Jamir mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jamir means "handsome, beautiful" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Jamir boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jamir is primarily a boy name.

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